Wednesday, May 24, 2006
Prof. Dr. Atta-ur-Rahman elected as Fellow of the Royal Society
Professor Atta-ur-Rahman, Chairman of the Higher Education Commission in Pakistan and formerly Federal Minister for Science and Technology, has been elected for his internationally renowned work in the field of natural product chemistry the study of chemical substances produced by living organisms. He has also brought about revolutionary changes in Pakistan's science and technology and higher education sectors, and contributed to the promotion of science in a large number of countries in Africa, the Middle East and Central and South Asia.
Professor Atta-ur-Rahman, Chairman of the Higher Education Commission in Pakistan and formerly Federal Minister for Science and Technology, has been elected for his internationally renowned work in the field of natural product chemistry the study of chemical substances produced by living organisms. He has also brought about revolutionary changes in Pakistan's science and technology and higher education sectors, and contributed to the promotion of science in a large number of countries in Africa, the Middle East and Central and South Asia.
Monday, May 08, 2006
Science Echoes - a free science information website
In order to have an independent and respectable voice in the international community of science, an international science magazine is being launched in January 2006 as 'Science Echoes'. Young Pakistani students as well as experts can benefit from it at the same time at no cost. At its earliest stage an aggressive brain storming is required in order to make it a world class place to discuss science and its impact.
The magazine "Science Echoes" is accessible as 'http://www.ScienceEchoes.org'. Keeping in mind the interest of general public, science students and young researchers it is worth an effort to write interesting and thought provoking articles related to latest discoveries and inventions and aimed at educating society. Please make your submission at the earliest at 'editor@ScienceEchoes.org'.
A complete section named is dedicated only to students, young writers and thinkers. They can put there vision concerning any science topic, philosophy and even general topics such as their daily experiences, small constructive stories, and jokes and cartoons concerning science. Their suggestions and understanding in improving efficiency and work atmosphere in universities and colleges is also very much welcomed.
From Dr. Farhan Saif
Editor Science Echoes
In order to have an independent and respectable voice in the international community of science, an international science magazine is being launched in January 2006 as 'Science Echoes'. Young Pakistani students as well as experts can benefit from it at the same time at no cost. At its earliest stage an aggressive brain storming is required in order to make it a world class place to discuss science and its impact.
The magazine "Science Echoes" is accessible as 'http://www.ScienceEchoes.org'. Keeping in mind the interest of general public, science students and young researchers it is worth an effort to write interesting and thought provoking articles related to latest discoveries and inventions and aimed at educating society. Please make your submission at the earliest at 'editor@ScienceEchoes.org'.
A complete section named is dedicated only to students, young writers and thinkers. They can put there vision concerning any science topic, philosophy and even general topics such as their daily experiences, small constructive stories, and jokes and cartoons concerning science. Their suggestions and understanding in improving efficiency and work atmosphere in universities and colleges is also very much welcomed.
From Dr. Farhan Saif
Editor Science Echoes
Wednesday, May 03, 2006
Highlights from Dr. Ahmed Shuja's lecture on Nanostructures (29 April 2006)
Report prepared by Ali Abbas, Convener KSS Chapter, UET, Lahore
Lecture Title: Nanoengineering and fabrication of intelligent devices
Lecturer: Dr. Ahmed Shuja (COMSATS IIT)
Venue: Faisal Shaheed Library, UET, Lhr.
Chief Guest: Dr. Noor Muhammad Sheikh (Dean Elec. Dept. ,uet, Coordinator KSS UET Chapter)
Introduction:
The lecture was another milestone in the celebration of Nanotechnology by the Khwarzimic Science Society. Dr. Ahmed Shuja has done MSc. Engineering from Sweden, got his Ph.D. from UK, Dr. Ahmed had been working as a Liaison Fellow for a UK National Facility at Surrey for the last three years with an additional portfolio of 'Associate Programme Manager of European Union Central Programme on Nanotechnology'. He has just returned back home to COMSATS IIT, Islamabad where he is an Associate Professor.
Presentation Highlights:
The lecture initiated with a little introduction of the basic theme of nanotech, the motivation in persuing it (next generation applications) and was followed by one set of examples to realize the findings and observations. Dr. Ahmed differentiated between Nanoscience and Nanotechnology by defining them as:
Nanoscience is the study of phenomena and manipulation of materials at atomic, molecular and macromolecular scales, where properties differ significantly from those at a larger scale. Nanotechnology is the design, characterisation, production and application of structures, devices and systems by controlling shape and size at nanometre scale.
The audience was told about what projects and manufacturing was actually being done at this time. Discussion went into the Moore's law and the possibilty of having a 10nm transistor by the year 2020. He then discussed the top-down and bottom-up approaches toward making Nano-devices. A little overview of Nano-print techniques was given which is persued by "HP" for their future printers. Some in-use and very-much-possible applications of Nano materials that were explained are: Nano-devices for health and environment checkups, Micro Pumps, Centrifugal Cartridge, Micro Vacuum Pump, Micro Flow Chamber and Micro Mixer & Flow
Cell.
The processes involved in the fabrication of nano-devices were elaborately depicted on the slides. Some examples of nano-lithography techniques followed. In the concluding minutes we were told about which related areas of research are waiting to be explored, namely:
New gate oxides for Thin Film Transistors
New metals for OLED's (Organic light emitting diodes)
New deposition techniques for components
Diffusion barrier materials
Lower temperature processing
Report prepared by Ali Abbas, Convener KSS Chapter, UET, Lahore
Lecture Title: Nanoengineering and fabrication of intelligent devices
Lecturer: Dr. Ahmed Shuja (COMSATS IIT)
Venue: Faisal Shaheed Library, UET, Lhr.
Chief Guest: Dr. Noor Muhammad Sheikh (Dean Elec. Dept. ,uet, Coordinator KSS UET Chapter)
Introduction:
The lecture was another milestone in the celebration of Nanotechnology by the Khwarzimic Science Society. Dr. Ahmed Shuja has done MSc. Engineering from Sweden, got his Ph.D. from UK, Dr. Ahmed had been working as a Liaison Fellow for a UK National Facility at Surrey for the last three years with an additional portfolio of 'Associate Programme Manager of European Union Central Programme on Nanotechnology'. He has just returned back home to COMSATS IIT, Islamabad where he is an Associate Professor.
Presentation Highlights:
The lecture initiated with a little introduction of the basic theme of nanotech, the motivation in persuing it (next generation applications) and was followed by one set of examples to realize the findings and observations. Dr. Ahmed differentiated between Nanoscience and Nanotechnology by defining them as:
Nanoscience is the study of phenomena and manipulation of materials at atomic, molecular and macromolecular scales, where properties differ significantly from those at a larger scale. Nanotechnology is the design, characterisation, production and application of structures, devices and systems by controlling shape and size at nanometre scale.
The audience was told about what projects and manufacturing was actually being done at this time. Discussion went into the Moore's law and the possibilty of having a 10nm transistor by the year 2020. He then discussed the top-down and bottom-up approaches toward making Nano-devices. A little overview of Nano-print techniques was given which is persued by "HP" for their future printers. Some in-use and very-much-possible applications of Nano materials that were explained are: Nano-devices for health and environment checkups, Micro Pumps, Centrifugal Cartridge, Micro Vacuum Pump, Micro Flow Chamber and Micro Mixer & Flow
Cell.
The processes involved in the fabrication of nano-devices were elaborately depicted on the slides. Some examples of nano-lithography techniques followed. In the concluding minutes we were told about which related areas of research are waiting to be explored, namely:
New gate oxides for Thin Film Transistors
New metals for OLED's (Organic light emitting diodes)
New deposition techniques for components
Diffusion barrier materials
Lower temperature processing
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